Chief Master Sergeant Charles T. Airhart of Blue Ridge, Texas passed away November 19, 2011 at the age of 89. He was born May 1, 1922 to Wesley Hendricks and Elsie Mae (Wallis) Airhart in Blue Ridge. Charles was a 1941 graduate of McKinney High School. He left Texas A&M to serve in the Army Air Corps from 1942-1946 where he was a veteran of WWII. He continued his service in the Air Force Reserves from 1946-1982. He was a Link Trainer instructor at Hensley Field and a Reserve Training Specialist at Carswell Air Force Base. After serving his country proudly, Charles returned home to continue his family’s farming tradition. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Valdasta, Texas. Charles was the great grandson of John and Louiza Airhart, early Collin County settlers who came to the Valdasta area in 1879. His grandfather was Thomas Morgan Airhart (Pa Tom) who established the agricultural business Charles was actively involved in until his death. Charles raised Shorthorn cattle and grew hay and oats. He took considerable pride in his cattle, particularly the baby calves. The farm Charles lived on had been in continuous agricultural operation since 1891 and will continue to be farmed by his family. He was a kind, loving, compassionate man. Charles always put family first. The chief source of pride was his daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. His life and character have made and will continue to make an indelible impression on all who knew him. He is survived by his daughters, Teresa Airhart of Blue Ridge and Sally Schwend and husband George of Emory, Texas as well as George’s family; grandchildren, Jenny Darley and husband Tim of Dallas, Luke Ragsdale and wife Raschel of Forney; great grandchildren, Makena Ragsdale, Dalen Ragsdale, Emma Darley; and a soon to arrive great granddaughter “Baby D”; sister in law, Frances Airhart, wife of Jackie Airhart, and numerous nieces and nephews and other loving relatives. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Elsie Airhart; brothers, Jackie Airhart and Wallis Airhart and wife Oleta Airhart,; companion, Madeleine Henry, and former wife, Stephanie Airhart. Funeral services will be held, 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2011at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel. Interment will immediately follow at Stoney Point Cemetery in Melissa, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Friday evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.